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How far is Samjiyon from Ürümqi?

The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 2060 miles / 3316 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2517 miles / 4051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 29 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Samjiyon Airport

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2060
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3316
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1791
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Distance from Ürümqi to Samjiyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ürümqi to Samjiyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2060.477 miles
  • 3316.016 kilometers
  • 1790.505 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2055.014 miles
  • 3307.225 kilometers
  • 1785.759 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ürümqi to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Samjiyon generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E
Destination Samjiyon Airport
City: Samjiyon
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: YJS
ICAO Code: ZKSE
Coordinates: 41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E